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Electrolysis (National 5)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is electrolysis?
a)
breaking down of a compound using a current
b)
making a compound using a current
2.

What kind of electrical current is used in electrolysis?

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

c)

Alternative

d)

Alternating

3.

Which statement correctly describes the 2 electrodes?

a)

They are both negative

b)

They are both positive

c)

One is positive and one is negative

d)

They are both neutral

4.

What is the name given to the solution that is being electrolysed?

a)

Salty solution

b)

Electric solution

c)

Mineral solution

d)

Electrolyte

5.

It is essential that the electrolyte is a liquid so that...

a)

Electrons can migrate towards the electrodes.

b)

Charged ions can migrate towards the electrodes.

c)

The electrodes can dissolve.

d)

The circuit is opened.

6.

What happens at the positive electrode?

a)

Positive ions are attracted

b)

Negative ions are attracted

7.

The negatively charged ions migrate toward the ________.

a)

positive electrode

b)

negative electrode

8.
The positively charged ions migrate toward the ________.
a)
anode
b)
cathode
9.
What is the name of the process that uses electricity to separate the elements in a compound?
a)
reduction
b)
electrolysis
c)
extraction
d)
mining
10.

Why do ionic compounds only conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water?

a)

Electrons are shared

b)

Electrons are free to move

c)

Ions are free to move